Licence applications - Theatre licence

Record details

Licence type

Application

Who should apply?

If you want to put on a play or other type of performance like a ballet or dancing show in public, you will need a Theatre Licence. This is needed even if the show is free of charge and whether or not it is held in premises or outside.

Cost

Grant/Renewal of Theatre Application - £370.00

Temp Theatre application - £185.00

Duplicate licence - £26.00

Variation - £62.00

Before you apply

There are two types of Theatre Licence. A full licence is for a place where you might hold a lot of plays or performances like a church hall and it lasts for 1 year. A temporary licence is for a one off show, which can last for one night or as long as your show is running but it can't be longer than 6 weeks.

You must complete the application form and submit it with the fee to the licensing section.